County Windows are delighted to be Approved Installers for Double Glazing on the Web and for Conservatory Online Prices! A family company proudly celebrating its 20th year since founding, we are thrilled to be named as Approved Installers in Southampton and Poole. We pride ourselves on being an award-winning company who strive be the market leader in home improvements and renovations, and this is another step to proving we’re a cut above the rest. When you come to County Windows, you’re getting the best possible product with a service to match. We strive to be one of the most trusted ...
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With fingers crossed for good summer weather this year, we can start thinking about how we are going to be using the garden and how our conservatories can be an enjoyable part of that this year. Here are some things that you can do to make your conservatory summer ready! If you don’t have a conservatory but want that extra space this year, then check out our conservatory pages here. Remove Clutter Some things may have moved around the house a bit over the winter, with some items ending up in the conservatory. Time to be a little ruthless and ...
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If you are fed up with wiping condensation from your conservatory windows, then this article is for you! Why is there condensation? Just so we are all on the same page; the condensation that forms on the inside of conservatory windows is a result of water vapour in the air, cooling as it comes into contact with cold windows, thus, turning into water (condensation). The amount of condensation you get in your conservatory is mainly effected by how much moisture is in the air, the temperature inside, the temperature of the glass and the level of ventilation throughout your home. ...
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Water authorities across the country have, or are in the process of, introducing regulations regarding domestic buildings being constructed on, over, or near drainage systems. The regulations stipulate that the build should be no closer than 3 Metres from any public sewer unless agreed by the water authority. This affects buildings such as conservatories, orangeries and extensions. County Windows are very clear when planning this type of project, advising our customers to meet the regulations where ever drains cause an issue on the proposed site. Water Authorities own 100,000’s kilometres of public drains and sewer pipes and have a duty ...
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In the not so distant past, let’s say the 1980’s, conservatories were often constructed with low quality materials and regular glass or plastic roofs. People found them to be like an oven in the summer and an ice box in the winter, so unsurprisingly, they could be found to be storing the over-spill from your home, the place to put your wellies on before a spot of gardening or just where the tumble dryer ended up. New conservatories have become much more considered with the development of building materials, the advancement of energy efficient glazing and the variety of roofing ...
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